They Are Coming: Some Osprey Are on the Move

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The annual migration of osprey from their wintering grounds in South America is now underway. While some have already arrived in the Chesapeake Bay region, others have not yet begun their trek. You can track the movements of four Chesapeake Bay osprey at cbf.org/ospreymap.

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—"We are pleased the Hogan Administration has agreed to close a loophole in its proposed phosphorus regulations that could have allowed for delay after delay...Our organizations would have liked to have begun using the Phosphorus Management Tool four years ago, as Maryland promised, and as the science dictated. Nevertheless, these revised regulations represent progress toward reducing pollution from agriculture—which we absolutely must do to protect the Chesapeake Bay and local waterways, as well as public health."

New EPA Reports Examine State Oversight of Agriculture Programs in Virginia and Pennsylvania

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—New reports from the federal Environmental Protection Agency examine state programs overseeing animal agricultural facilities as well as actions undertaken by Virginia and Pennsylvania to reduce pollution from agriculture. The reports found that while both states have pieces in place to support pollution reductions, both states have significant deficiencies that will have to be rectified if clean-up goals are to be achieved.

Q&A with Chesapeake Bay Foundation Scientist Chris Moore

(Richmond Times-Dispatch)—Chris Moore is the Virginia senior scientist for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Soon to be 40, Moore grew up in Virginia Beach, with regular trips to North Carolina. Read More

CBF In the News

March 11, 2015

The Brock Environmental Center is Alive

(For Construction Pros)— The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's (CBF) Brock Environmental Center was named in honor of Joan and Macon Brock in recognition of their generous $3.5 million leadership gift toward this ambitious project, which obtained LEED Platinum and is seeking a Living Building Challenge certification. If this certification is achieved, the building will be the most environmentally sustainable building in the United States. Read More

March 10 Blue Planet Forum to Focus on Economic Value of a Clean Chesapeake Bay

Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones will join a panel discussion to explore the economic value of clean streams, rivers, and a restored Chesapeake Bay at the next Blue Planet Forum on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Brock Center Joins Virginia Beach Garden Tour April 22

Each spring, visitors are welcomed to over 250 of Virginia's most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during "America's Largest Open House."

This year, the Virginia Beach tour includes CBF’s new Brock Environmental Center, Virginia’s “greenest” building; five private homes and gardens near the oceanfront; an oyster garden; and a bird-watching tour at the end of the day at the Brock Environmental Center (space limited).

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The washing machine at the farm gave out on us recently, which means that the dirty rags and gloves are piling up. We're hoping that you, or someone you know, might have a used washing machine that could be donated to the farm. Any ideas, we'd love to hear them...